Serving 818 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gonzalez Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Gonzalez Elementary serves the northeast part of McAllen, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the school from the zone's edge, reaching up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gonzalez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gonzalez Elementary School's student population of 818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
818 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gonzalez Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gonzalez Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gonzalez Elementary School's ranking?
Gonzalez Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gonzalez Elementary School often compared to?
Gonzalez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milam Elementary School, Dr Pablo Perez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gonzalez Elementary School?
818 students attend Gonzalez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gonzalez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gonzalez Elementary School?
Gonzalez Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gonzalez Elementary School offer ?
Gonzalez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gonzalez Elementary School part of?
Gonzalez Elementary School is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
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